I loved the first two chapters when they were in "Big Box" and this one is equally enjoyable. I loved the way Daphne let Draco set himself up and then put him in his place.
The interlude with Teddye and Neville was enjoyable as was the byplay with Minverva.
The questions after his presentation were excellently done and framed a lot of things nicely. I suspect that knowing about Neville, Susan, and Hannah will likely encourage him to continue his persuasive efforts to get Daphne to legally join him and Tracey; that'd really set off the Wizarding World if/when they return.
I'll admit, it's a bit of a surprise to see Hermione as basically a happy homemaker, but I'll agree with Vanir that there's likely more going on there than most folk know. Meanwhile, the discussion over the title of her history should be fascinating. Her reaction to finding out that Harry & Tracey were married was rather amusing and it'll be -real- interesting to see her reaction when Daphne joins them.
Yet another thoroughly enjoyable read from you.
Author's response
- Draco is fun to abuse, and sadly his treatment of Astoria seemed to me to be perfectly in character for the feeb.
- I tried to treat the pair like what I envisioned Harry and Ron would have been like without all the people trying to kill them stuff going on.
- And you know an acknowledged Quidditch fan like Minerva would do pretty much anything to get her hands on a broom like the Velocity...
- Yeah, that was pretty much why I let him find out. The actual Neville/Susan/Hannah story will be in a chapter or three.
- I've read a lot of stories lately where either Hermione is an uber career woman with Ron for a House Husband or Hermione found herself enslaved to Ron in some obscure pure blood law thingee. I know women, most quite intelligent who enjoy being house wives and caring for their children... So why not have Hermione doing her part to ensure that the next generation of Weasleys aren't the slackers their father was in his youth (as evidenced by the twins. I meant to have more of a scene demonstrating young Harry's smarts, but it got away from me.)